Apparatus for Securing a Laptop Computer to a Users Leg

ABSTRACT

An apparatus for securing a laptop computer to a users leg includes a base having apertures on opposing lateral sidewalls. A frictional material is applied to a top and bottom surface of the base for limiting slip between the base, the laptop computer and the user&#39;s leg. A first strap includes a first buckle and a surface having a self-attachment means where the first strap is inserted in one of the apertures with the first buckle above the top surface. A second strap includes a second buckle and a surface including a self-attachment means where the second strap is inserted in another of the apertures on the opposing sidewall with the second buckle below the bottom surface, the second strap is passed through the first buckle for securing the laptop computer and the first strap is passed through the second buckle for securing to the users leg.

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FIELD OF THE INVENTION

The present invention relates generally to computer accessories. Moreparticularly, the invention relates to a device for securing a laptopcomputer to the lap of a user.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

Laptop computers are growing in popularity and in sales. Unfortunately,incidents of damage to laptop computers are also growing. Laptopcomputers are prone to serious damages, even by the slightest impact,which happens quite too often while in their frequently used areas oftravel environments. Laptop computers are often used in location otherthan the offices, such as, but not limited to, airports, bus terminals,train stations, ferry terminals, hotel lobbies, conference rooms, parksand countless other areas. In most of these areas there is heavy foottraffic, and often people, including kids, are walking or running aroundand bumping into other people. If a person is working on a laptopcomputer and someone bumps into them, the laptop computer could easilyfall to the ground. This can cause the laptop computer to break, cancause loss of data, or can just be a headache. Furthermore, the loss ofdata most often results in an extreme loss of time, induces productiondelays, and adds significant costs to reproduce the lost data.

Just one slight bump or slide, ending in just one slight impact, canresult in a large inconvenience and in some cases an expensive loss ofequipment and/or data. Often when using a laptop computer, the userplaces the laptop computer on his lap. This increases the likelihood ofbumping, jarring or even dropping the laptop computer since the lap ofthe user is an uneven surface. Also the movements of the user, bothtypical and sudden, for example, without limitation, reaching forsomething or standing quickly, may result in jarring or dropping thelaptop computer and damage to the laptop computer.

In view of the foregoing, there is a need for improved techniques foreasily securing a laptop computer to the lap of a user during use togenerally prevent damage to the laptop computer and loss of data.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

The present invention is illustrated by way of example, and not by wayof limitation, in the figures of the accompanying drawings and in whichlike reference numerals refer to similar elements and in which:

FIGS. 1 a and 1 b illustrate an exemplary laptop-securing device, inaccordance with an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 1 a is aside perspective view, and FIG. 1 b illustrates the components of thelaptop-securing device separated from each other;

FIGS. 2 a, 2 b and 2 c illustrate an exemplary lateral sidewall portionof an exemplary laptop-securing device, in accordance with an embodimentof the present invention. FIG. 2 a is a side perspective view, FIG. 2 bis a bottom perspective view, and FIG. 2 c is a cross sectional view;

FIGS. 3 is a front perspective view of an exemplary laptop-securingdevice attached to a laptop computer, in accordance with an embodimentof the present invention; and

FIG. 4 illustrates an exemplary laptop-securing device attached to alaptop computer in use on a leg of a user, in accordance with anembodiment of the present invention.

Unless otherwise indicated illustrations in the figures are notnecessarily drawn to scale.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

To achieve the forgoing and other objects and in accordance with thepurpose of the invention, an apparatus for securing a laptop computer toa users lap is presented.

In one embodiment, an apparatus for securing a laptop computer to ausers leg is presented. The apparatus includes a base having a pluralityof apertures on opposing lateral sidewalls. A first frictional materialis applied to a top surface of the base and positioned for contacting abottom of the laptop computer for limiting slip between the base and thelaptop computer. A second frictional material is applied to a bottomsurface of the base and positioned for contacting the users leg forresisting slippage between the base and the leg of the user. A firststrap includes a first buckle attached to an end and a surface having afirst self-attachment means where the first strap is inserted in a firstone of the apertures with the first buckle above the top surface. Asecond strap including a second buckle attached to an end and a surfaceincluding a second self-attachment means where the second strap isinserted in a second one of the apertures on the opposing sidewall ofthe first one with the second buckle below the bottom surface, thesecond strap is passed through the first buckle for securing the laptopcomputer on the top surface with the second self-attachment means andthe first strap is passed through the second buckle with the firstself-attachment means securing the bottom surface to the users leg. Inother embodiments, the apparatus further includes a plurality of slitson the top surface opening to sleeve pockets for storage of items andthe items are CDs. Other embodiments further include at least one seamscoring along a width of the base for assisting the base to be foldedwhen not in use and the seam is approximate midway along the base andthe base may be folded in half. In various other embodiments the basefurther has a generally rectangular shape, the first and second bucklesare a loop type buckle and the first and second self-attachment meansincludes a hook and loop attaching means. In still other variousembodiments, the base further includes a lightweight durable materialwith a degree of pliability and a nylon material in micro fiber format.In yet other embodiments, the first frictional material includes arubber type material adhesively applied to the top surface, the secondfrictional material includes a frictional rubber type materialadhesively applied to the bottom surface and the first and second strapsinclude a nylon material.

In another embodiment, an apparatus for securing a laptop computer to ausers leg is presented. The apparatus includes means for providing abase, first means for providing a first frictional material to a topsurface of the base means, second means for providing a secondfrictional surface a bottom surface of the base means, means forsecuring the laptop computer to the base means and means for securingthe base means to the users leg. Further embodiments include means forstoring items in the base means and means for assisting the base meansto be folded.

In another embodiment, an apparatus for securing a laptop computer to ausers leg is presented. The apparatus includes a base including alightweight durable material with a degree of pliability, a plurality ofapertures on opposing lateral sidewalls, a plurality of slits on a topsurface opening to sleeve pockets for storage of items and at least oneseam scoring along a width of the base for assisting the base to befolded when not in use. A first frictional rubber like material isadhesively applied to a top surface of the base and positioned forcontacting a bottom of the laptop computer for limiting slip between thebase and the laptop computer. A second frictional rubber like materialis adhesively applied to a bottom surface of the base and positioned forcontacting the users leg for resisting slippage between the base and theleg of the user. A first strap including a first loop type buckle isattached to an end and a surface including a first hook and loopattachment means where the first strap is inserted in a first one of theapertures with the first buckle above the top surface. A second strapincluding a second loop buckle attached to an end and a surfaceincluding a second hook and loop attachment means where the second strapis inserted in a second one of the apertures on the opposing sidewall ofthe first one with the second buckle below the bottom surface, thesecond strap is passed through the first buckle for securing the laptopcomputer on the top surface with the second hook and loop attachingmeans and the first strap is passed through the second buckle with thefirst hook and loop attaching means securing the bottom surface to theusers leg. In various other embodiments, the seam is approximate midwayalong the base and the base may be folded in half, the base furtherincludes a generally rectangular shape and the base further includes anylon material in micro fiber format.

Other features, advantages, and object of the present invention willbecome more apparent and be more readily understood from the followingdetailed description, which should be read in conjunction with theaccompanying drawings.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

The present invention is best understood by reference to the detailedfigures and description set forth herein.

Embodiments of the invention are discussed below with reference to theFigures. However, those skilled in the art will readily appreciate thatthe detailed description given herein with respect to these figures isfor explanatory purposes as the invention extends beyond these limitedembodiments. For example, it should be appreciated that those skilled inthe art will, in light of the teachings of the present invention,recognize a multiplicity of alternate and suitable approaches, dependingupon the needs of the particular application, to implement thefunctionality of any given detail described herein, beyond theparticular implementation choices in the following embodiments describedand shown. That is, there are numerous modifications and variations ofthe invention that are too numerous to be listed but that all fit withinthe scope of the invention. Also, singular words should be read asplural and vice versa and masculine as feminine and vice versa, whereappropriate, and alternative embodiments do not necessarily imply thatthe two are mutually exclusive.

The present invention will now be described in detail with reference toembodiments thereof as illustrated in the accompanying drawings.

Embodiments of the present invention hold laptop computers in a stable,secure and stationary position while in use, and limit damage to theselaptop computers by generally eliminating drops and falls. The preferredembodiment secures a laptop computer directly upon the leg(s) of aseated user, thus typically preventing the laptop computer from fallingeven if contacted by impact or jilted by sudden movement.

FIGS. 1 a and 1 b illustrate an exemplary laptop-securing device 100, inaccordance with an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 1 a is aside perspective view, and FIG. 1 b illustrates the components oflaptop-securing device 100 separated from each other. In the presentembodiment, laptop-securing device 100 comprises a base 105, a series ofapertures 107 on lateral sidewalls of base 105, and straps 110 thatextend through apertures 107. Frictional areas 113 are strategicallyfeatured upon a top surface of base 105. Located to one side offrictional areas 113 on the top surface of base 105 are a series ofslits 115 for compact disc storage. In the present embodiment,frictional areas 113 are made of a rubber material, measuringapproximately five inches by five inches (5″×5″) each and are applied tobase 105 with adhesive. In alternate embodiments the frictional materialapplied upon the base can be made of various substances such as, but notlimited to, synthetic polyisoprene, neoprene, and Viton®, and in varioussizes, and the frictional material can be attached in various locationsby various forms of application such as, but not limited to, adhesive,stitch or bonded. In the present embodiment base 105 comprises threeslits 115, each of five-and-one-half-inch (5½″) length, and slits 115open to interior sleeve pockets, each of five-and-one-half-inch (5½″)depth. Slits 115 enable the user to access all needed CDs while usinglaptop-securing device 100. Alternate embodiments of the presentinvention can include a various number of CD slits in various sizes,which may or may not be lined with a velvet or velvet-like material inorder to clean the computer discs upon contact when moved into or drawnfrom the slits. Alternate embodiments may comprise storage slits ofvarying sizes to hold different types of equipment, for example withoutlimitation, zip drives, USB cables, writing utensils, a pad of paper,business cards, etc.

Base 105 is a lightweight, durable material with some pliability. In thepresent embodiment, base 105 of laptop-securing device 100 is made of anylon material in micro fiber format and measures approximately sixteeninches in length by six inches in width by one-half inch in depth(16″×6″×½″). Those skilled in the art, in light of the present teachingswill recognize that in alternate embodiments various materials may beused to construct the base of the laptop-securing device, including, butnot limited to, Koskin™ or other plastics, which may or may not beselected for their inflammability and heat resistance properties.Embodiments of the present invention can be made in various sizes,including, without limitation, specific sizes for use with specificmodels of laptop computers. Furthermore, some embodiments may includeinterior padding, which can be of various depths and be made fromvarious materials. In some embodiments, areas of base 105 not comprisingfrictional materials may be covered in a cloth or nylon materialespecially around slits 115 to give base 105 a finished look.Embodiments of the present invention may be available in various colorsand with various logos, designs, images and/or icons, which may or maynot be of registered trademark and/or copyright status.

In the present embodiment base 105 is scored by a seam 119 midway alongthe width of base 105, enabling base 105 to be folded in half when notin use. By folding along seam 119, laptop-securing device 100 requires asmall space for storage, for example, without limitation, within alaptop carrying case, briefcase or other area when not in use. Thereduced required storage space prevents the need for additional carryingcases or luggage, making laptop-securing device 100 portable andconvenient. Alternate embodiments may not fold or may fold in more thanone place.

Straps 110 are placed through apertures 107 in the lateral sidewalls ofbase 105. In the present embodiment, straps 110 are made of nylonmaterial with hook-and-loop material upon one side, and each strapmeasures approximately thirty-inches in length by one inch in width(30″×1″). A loop buckle 123 is attached to one end of each of the straps110. In alternate embodiments the straps may be made of variousmaterials in various lengths, and may use various formats of attachmentpieces. In the present embodiment, the hook-and-loop material in strap110 begins at loop buckle 123 and extends approximately two-thirds ofthe length of strap 110 with “loop” material 127 and completes thelength of strap 110 with “hook” material 129. The present embodimentuses two straps; however, alternate embodiments may be implemented usingonly one strap.

Laptop-securing device 100 maintains a laptop computer directly andsecurely on the leg of a user while generally preventing sliding whileupon the leg of the user or falling from the lap of the user, andgenerally prevents the laptop computer from being accidentally knockedoff the lap of the user. By limiting bumps, drops and falls,laptop-securing device 100 generally prevents fragile laptop computersfrom being damaged and generally prevents the unwanted loss of datastored upon laptop computers as a security measure. By limiting bumps,drops and falls, laptop-securing device 100 generally eliminates theneed for users to repair or replace their laptop computers as well asthe costs of such repair and replacement and the aggravation, stress andfrustration caused by dropped and broken laptop computers.Laptop-securing device 100 will also reduce the payouts of insurancecompanies, warranty providers and other entities for therepair/replacement of broken and damaged laptop computers.

Laptop-securing device 100 is convenient and easy to apply upon a laptopcomputer of a user and makes laptop computers much easier to operate onthe lap. Laptop-securing device 100 maintains the laptop computer in astationary position and prevents the wobble and slide that ordinarilyoccurs quite frequently during ordinary operation of a laptop computerupon the lap of a user. Frictional areas 113 on base 105 enhance thesecurity and stationary position of the laptop computer upon base 105 bylimiting slip between base 105 and the laptop computer. Laptop-securingdevice 100 may also make it more physically comfortable to use a laptopcomputer as it may be used to secure a laptop computer to one or bothlegs and by providing this versatility does not restrict the seating andleg placement options of the user. Should the user of the laptopcomputer immediately and without hesitation need to stand or vacatetheir seat, laptop-securing device 100 securely maintains the placementof the laptop computer upon the leg of the user if used correctly.Furthermore, straps 110 of laptop-securing device 100 are adjustable foruse with laptop computers of different designs and sizes and users ofdifferent sizes. Embodiments of the present invention may be used withpractically every laptop computer.

FIGS. 2 a, 2 b and 2 c illustrate an exemplary lateral sidewall portionof an exemplary laptop-securing device 200, in accordance with anembodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 a is a side perspectiveview, FIG. 2 b is a bottom perspective view, and FIG. 2 c is a crosssectional view. In the present embodiment lateral sidewalls of base 205each have three (3) apertures 207 equally interspersed. Alternateembodiments may comprise more or fewer apertures. On the underside ofbase 205 in the present embodiment a section of frictional rubbermaterial 201 is applied by adhesive between the lateral sidewalls.Frictional rubber material 201 resists slippage between the bottom ofbase 205 and the lap of a user when laptop-securing device 200 is inuse.

FIG. 3 is a front perspective view of an exemplary laptop-securingdevice 300 attached to a laptop computer 305, in accordance with anembodiment of the present invention. In typical use of the presentinvention, the user first laces straps 310 through the appropriateapertures, as shown by way of example in FIGS. 1 a, 2 a, 2 b, and 2 c,on the lateral sidewalls of laptop-securing device 300. The appropriateapertures are determined by where straps 310 make contact with aplatform 313 of laptop computer 305 while substantially preventingcontact of straps 310 with the keyboard or the touchpad or mouse area oflaptop computer 305. On one side of laptop-securing device 300 the firststrap is laced through an aperture from the top and the second strap islaced from the bottom through an aperture on the opposite side oflaptop-securing device 300. Once straps 310 are laced through theapertures, straps 310 are connected to one another, joining the free endof each strap to a corresponding buckle 315 of the opposite strap viathe hook-and-loop material to create adjustment points. These adjustmentpoints once connected may be rotated to the sides of laptop-securingdevice 300 and straps 310 may maintain their placement uponlaptop-securing device 300 after the initial lacing. This strapplacement is also illustrated by way of example without a laptopcomputer in FIG. 1 a.

FIG. 4 illustrates an exemplary laptop-securing device 400 attached to alaptop computer 405 in use on a leg 407 of a user, in accordance with anembodiment of the present invention. In typical use of the presentinvention after straps 410 have been attached to laptop securing device400, the user sets laptop-securing device 400 upon leg 407 in the thighregion with the elongated section of frictional rubber material on theunderside of the base, shown by way of example in FIGS. 2 a, 2 b and 2c, making contact upon the top of leg 407. The placement oflaptop-securing device 400 upon leg 407 should enable the user to uselaptop computer 405 comfortably while attached to laptop-securing device400. The length of strap 410 beneath the base of laptop-securing device400 is located on the underside of leg 407. Laptop computer 405 is thenplaced upon the base of laptop-securing device 400 by loosening straps410 a sufficient amount so slack can be added enabling laptop computer405 to fit under straps 410.

Laptop computer 405 is placed on the base of laptop-securing device 400with a monitor 411 of laptop computer 405 facing the user. Straps 410are then tightened down on top of a platform 413 of laptop computer 405.Straps 410 should not make contact with the actual keyboard of laptopcomputer 405, and, since keyboard placement varies between laptopmanufacturers, multiple apertures are located on the underside of thebase of laptop-securing device 400 so the user can place strap 410 asclose to or as far away from monitor 411 as is necessary to avoid directcontact with the keyboard and touchpad or mouse area of platform 413.Straps 410, via both adjustment points if necessary, can be adequatelytightened to secure laptop computer 405 to leg 407 of the user. The twoadjustment points in the present embodiment allow for a secure fitregardless of the size of leg 407 be it big or small.

An alternate method for securing laptop computer 405 is to completelydisengage straps 410 that run across the top of the base oflaptop-securing device 400 and, after placing straps 410 around leg 407,place laptop computer 405 on laptop-securing device 400 in an openposition and re-engage straps 410 across platform 413. Once laptopcomputer 405 is secured by laptop-securing device 400, the risk offalling, which may cause lost work and/or damage to laptop computer 405,is reduced. Furthermore, laptop-securing device 400 secures laptopcomputer 405 to leg 407 so both hands of the user are left free. Inanother alternate method for securing a laptop computer to the leg of auser, one strap may be placed through one aperture on each side tosecure the laptop computer to the base, and another strap may be placedthrough different apertures on each side to loop around the leg of theuser.

When a laptop computer is used while placed on the lap of a user, thelaptop computer is at risk of falling from various occurrences such as,but not limited to, being bumped, knocked into, sudden and unexpectedmovements, etc. Furthermore, the more crowded the area of use or themore movement that may be associated with the area of use, the higherthe risk. Embodiments of the present invention enable laptop computersto be used in public places while reducing these risks, even in highpedestrian traffic areas such as, but not limited to, airports, trainstations, ferry terminals, etc. Embodiments of the present inventionalso make the use of laptop computers much safer for in home use andmore secure in motor vehicles and other forms of travel such as, but notlimited to, planes, trains, watercraft, etc. For example, withoutlimitation, with a laptop-securing device engaged, airplane turbulence,the immediate breaking of a bus or car, the rocking of a ferryboat orany other similar situation is not a problem because the laptop computeris secured to the leg of the user. The user is even able to stand upand, if the laptop-securing device is secured correctly, the laptopcomputer remains tight to the leg.

Embodiments of the present invention make the use of laptop computersmore effective and more secure in various types of situations withdifferent types of users. Some non-limiting examples follow. Embodimentsof the present invention may be used in military applications such as,but not limited to, military personnel riding in vehicles such as, butnot limited to, humvees, helicopters, ships and other military vehicles,aircraft and water vessels. Laptop computers are in use in almost allaspects of the military. However, riding in humvees, helicopters,airplanes, boats, tanks and so forth is usually a bumpy ride. Alaptop-securing device can easily secure the laptop computer so thebumps and air pockets are not an issue. Embodiments of the presentinvention may also effectively be used by wheelchair bound personswithout negatively affecting their mobility. Once the laptop computer issecure, the user does not have to worry about holding the laptopcomputer in place. The user may even wheel the wheelchair without thelaptop computer falling. Companies who offer extended warranties onlaptop computers may give out embodiments of the present invention togenerally avoid replacement and repair payouts. Furthermore, companieswho issue laptop computers to their employees may also issue embodimentsof the present invention to the employee as a preventive measure againstdamage.

Alternate embodiments of the present invention may incorporate variousfeatures such as, but not limited to, a business card holder, a mousepad, etc. or any combination there of. Other alternate embodiments mayincorporate a simple retaining device to hold the power cord of thelaptop computer in place and out of the way, for example, withoutlimitation, a tab of hook-and-loop material, a snap or a wire guide.Another alternate embodiment may include a device to shield the leg ofusers wearing pantyhose so the hook-and-loop portions of the straps donot make contact with the panty hose.

In yet other contemplated embodiments of the present invention, a bucklemay be added to the underside strap (e.g., 310 in FIG. 3). The buckle ispreferably configured to enable a person to easily apply the product totheir leg without having to unsecure the straps in any other way orrequire them to step through fastened straps. In a typicallyimplementation, the buckle would simply be a plastic buckle comprised ofa removably joined male and female mating snaps. Those skilled in theart will recognize a multiplicity of alternative means of enabling theunderside strap to be removed without having to otherwise unsecure thestrap.

In other alternate embodiments the base of the laptop-securing devicemay be porous or partially porous to generally ensure that thelaptop-securing device does not interfere with ventilation of the laptopcomputer. In other alternate embodiments, the base portion of thelaptop-securing device may be permanently mounted upon a laptopcomputer. In yet other alternate embodiments, the securing straps may bepermanently mounted upon the base portion of the laptop-securing device.In yet other alternate embodiments, the laptop-securing device may beavailable as part of a laptop computer carrying case, either built intoor removable from the carrying case.

Having fully described at least one embodiment of the present invention,other equivalent or alternative methods of providing a device forsecuring a laptop computer to the lap of the user according to thepresent invention will be apparent to those skilled in the art. Theinvention has been described above by way of illustration, and thespecific embodiments disclosed are not intended to limit the inventionto the particular forms disclosed. For example, the particularimplementation of the straps may vary depending upon the particular typeof attachment means used. The straps described in the foregoing weredirected to implementations using hook and loop material; however,similar techniques may use various other attachment means such as, butnot limited to, snaps, D-ring buckles, other types of buckles, etc.Non-hook and loop implementations of the present invention arecontemplated as within the scope of the present invention. The inventionis thus to cover all modifications, equivalents, and alternativesfalling within the spirit and scope of the following claims.

1. An apparatus for securing a laptop computer to a users leg, theapparatus comprising: a base comprising a plurality of apertures onopposing lateral sidewalls; a first frictional material applied to a topsurface of said base and positioned for contacting a bottom of thelaptop computer for limiting slip between said base and the laptopcomputer; a second frictional material applied to a bottom surface ofsaid base and positioned for contacting the users leg for resistingslippage between said base and the leg of the user; a first strapcomprising a first buckle attached to an end and a surface comprising afirst self-attachment means where said first strap is inserted in afirst one of said apertures with said first buckle above said topsurface; and a second strap comprising a second buckle attached to anend and a surface comprising a second self-attachment means where saidsecond strap is inserted in a second one of said apertures on saidopposing sidewall of said first one with said second buckle below saidbottom surface, said second strap is passed through said first bucklefor securing the laptop computer on said top surface with said secondself-attachment means and said first strap is passed through said secondbuckle with said first self-attachment means securing said bottomsurface to the users leg.
 2. The apparatus as recited in claim 1,further comprising a plurality of slits on said top surface opening tosleeve pockets for storage of items.
 3. The apparatus as recited inclaim 2, wherein said items comprises CDs and business cards.
 4. Theapparatus as recited in claim 1, further comprising at least one seamscoring along a width of said base for assisting said base to be foldedwhen not in use.
 5. The apparatus as recited in claim 4, wherein saidseam is approximate midway along said base and said base may be foldedin half.
 6. The apparatus as recited in claim 1, wherein said basefurther comprises a generally rectangular shape.
 7. The apparatus asrecited in claim 1, wherein said first and second buckles are a looptype buckle.
 8. The apparatus as recited in claim 1, wherein said firstand second self-attachment means comprises a hook and loop attachingmeans.
 9. The apparatus as recited in claim 1, wherein said base furthercomprises a lightweight durable material with a degree of pliability.10. The apparatus as recited in claim 9, wherein said base furthercomprises a nylon material in micro fiber format.
 11. The apparatus asrecited in claim 1, wherein said first frictional material comprises arubber type material adhesively applied to said top surface.
 12. Theapparatus as recited in claim 11, wherein said second frictionalmaterial comprises a frictional rubber type material adhesively appliedto said bottom surface.
 13. The apparatus as recited in claim 1, whereinsaid first and second straps comprise a nylon material.
 14. An apparatusfor securing a laptop computer to a users leg, the apparatus comprising:means for providing a base; first means for providing a first frictionalmaterial to a top surface of said base means; second means for providinga second frictional surface a bottom surface of said base means; meansfor securing the laptop computer to said base means; and means forsecuring the base means to the users leg.
 15. The apparatus as recitedin claim 14, further comprising means for storing items in said basemeans.
 16. The apparatus as recited in claim 14, further comprisingmeans for assisting said base means to be folded.
 17. An apparatus forsecuring a laptop computer to a users leg, the apparatus comprising: abase comprising a lightweight durable material with a degree ofpliability, a plurality of apertures on opposing lateral sidewalls, aplurality of slits on a top surface opening to sleeve pockets forstorage of items and at least one seam scoring along a width of saidbase for assisting said base to be folded when not in use; a firstfrictional rubber like material adhesively applied to a top surface ofsaid base and positioned for contacting a bottom of the laptop computerfor limiting slip between said base and the laptop computer; a secondfrictional rubber like material adhesively applied to a bottom surfaceof said base and positioned for contacting the users leg for resistingslippage between said base and the leg of the user; a first strapcomprising a first loop type buckle attached to an end and a surfacecomprising a first hook and loop attachment means where said first strapis inserted in a first one of said apertures with said first buckleabove said top surface; and a second strap comprising a second loopbuckle attached to an end and a surface comprising a second hook andloop attachment means where said second strap is inserted in a secondone of said apertures on said opposing sidewall of said first one withsaid second buckle below said bottom surface, said second strap ispassed through said first buckle for securing the laptop computer onsaid top surface with said second hook and loop attaching means and saidfirst strap is passed through said second buckle with said first hookand loop attaching means securing said bottom surface to the users leg.18. The apparatus as recited in claim 17, wherein said seam isapproximate midway along said base and said base may be folded in half.19. The apparatus as recited in claim 17, wherein said base furthercomprises a generally rectangular shape.
 20. The apparatus as recited inclaim 17, wherein said base further comprises a nylon material in microfiber format.